Subtract 5/45 from 75/32
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 5/45
75/32 - 5/45 is 643/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
75/32 = 75 × 45/32 × 45 = 3375/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/1440 - 160/1440 = 3375 - 160/1440 = 3215/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/288
- In mixed form: 267/288
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